Best vacation rental software for small property managers
For most small property managers, the shortlist is Lodgix, OwnerRez, Lodgify, Hostaway, Guesty, and Hospitable. Lodgix is our pick for its flat plans that cover a band of properties. OwnerRez suits power users, Lodgify suits website-first hosts, Hospitable suits Airbnb-first hosts, and Guesty and Hostaway suit companies scaling fast.
By Brent Kleinheksel, Founder and CEO. Updated October 19, 2026.
How do the six platforms compare at a glance?
| Platform | Best for | Pricing model | Entry price | Property limits | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodgix | Small managers who want flat pricing and room to grow | Flat monthly plans by property band | $79.99/mo for up to 7 properties | No cap on the Unlimited Plan | Every plan includes a free 30-day trial, with no credit card requested. |
| OwnerRez | Power users who want granular control | Per-property sliding scale, premium features extra | $40/mo for 1 property | No cap; each property adds to the fee | 14 days |
| Lodgify | One or two rentals where the website comes first | Four plans priced by property count | $18/mo for 1 property (Basic) | Basic covers 1 property and Starter 2 | 7 days, no credit card |
| Hostaway | Fast-growing companies that want a sales-led setup | Quote based | Quote only | Not published | Not published |
| Guesty | Hosts with 1 to 3 listings, or managers planning to scale fast | Per listing on Lite, quote based on Pro | $9/mo per listing plus 1% per reservation (Lite) | Lite covers 1 to 3 listings; Pro is quote only | 14 days |
| Hospitable | Airbnb-first hosts who want automated guest messages | Base price per plan plus a fee per extra property | Free (Essentials); paid plans from $29/mo | Host covers up to 2 properties; other plans have no cap | 14 days, no credit card |
Monthly billing, checked on each company's pricing page on October 19, 2026.
Which platform fits which kind of small manager?
1. Lodgix (our pick)
Lodgix has been building vacation rental software since 2008. Every plan has the same features, so growing from 5 to 25 properties changes your plan, not your software, up to an Unlimited Plan at $349.99/mo. Owner statements, owner accounting, and the owner portal come with the Property Management add-on, and QuickBooks Sync is a separate add-on. Our US-based team handles support and onboarding.
2. OwnerRez
OwnerRez bills per property on a sliding scale, and six premium features cost extra, including the one that holds owner statements.
Sources for the OwnerRez facts above (6)
- Best suited for: Vacation Rental Software for Property Managers - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
- Starting price: Costs & Fees - The Basics - Getting Started - Support - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
- Paid add-ons: Pricing - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
- Channel connections: Pricing - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
- Per-booking fees: Pricing - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
- Free trial: Pricing - OwnerRez, checked 2026-10-19.
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
3. Lodgify
Lodgify, a separate company from Lodgix, leads with its website builder. At three properties you start on Professional at $119 a month, and owner statements sit on the Ultimate plan.
Sources for the Lodgify facts above (6)
- Core focus: Lodgify: The #1 Vacation Rental Software, checked 2026-10-19.
- Starting price: Vacation Rental Software Pricing & Plans | Lodgify, checked 2026-10-19.
- Plan property limits: Vacation Rental Software Pricing & Plans | Lodgify, checked 2026-10-19.
- Owner statements: Vacation Rental Software Pricing & Plans | Lodgify, checked 2026-10-19.
- Per-booking fees: Vacation Rental Software Pricing & Plans | Lodgify, checked 2026-10-19.
- Free trial: Vacation Rental Software Pricing & Plans | Lodgify, checked 2026-10-19.
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
4. Hostaway
Hostaway publishes no plan prices, property limits, or trial terms; its pricing page is a quote form.
Sources for the Hostaway facts above (3)
- Best suited for: About - Hostaway | Short-Term, Airbnb & Vacation Rental Management Software, checked 2026-10-19.
- Core focus: Hostaway - Airbnb & Vacation Rental Software, checked 2026-10-19.
- Pricing model and published starting price: Pricing - Hostaway | Short-Term, Airbnb & Vacation Rental Management Software, checked 2026-10-19.
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
5. Guesty
Guesty Lite covers 1 to 3 listings; from 4 listings you move to Guesty Pro, priced by quote.
Sources for the Guesty facts above (4)
- Pricing model: Guesty pricing: vacation rental software from $9 per listing, checked 2026-10-19.
- Starting price and per-booking fees: Guesty pricing: vacation rental software from $9 per listing, checked 2026-10-19.
- Plan listing limits: Guesty pricing: vacation rental software from $9 per listing, checked 2026-10-19.
- Free trial: Guesty pricing: vacation rental software from $9 per listing, checked 2026-10-19.
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
6. Hospitable
Hospitable started in 2016 as an Airbnb messaging app, and owner statements sit on its Mogul plan from $99 a month.
Sources for the Hospitable facts above (5)
- Founded: About Hospitable | Vacation Rental Software Company, checked 2026-10-19.
- Starting price: Hospitable Pricing | Vacation Rental Software Plans, checked 2026-10-19.
- Pricing model: Hospitable Pricing | Vacation Rental Software Plans, checked 2026-10-19.
- Owner statements: Hospitable Pricing | Vacation Rental Software Plans, checked 2026-10-19.
- Free trial: Hospitable Pricing | Vacation Rental Software Plans, checked 2026-10-19.
Prices we could not verify from official sources are left out rather than guessed.
What criteria should you use to choose?
- Transparent pricing you can read without a sales call.
- A subscription, not a cut of every booking.
- Room to grow from three properties to thirty without switching.
- Owner accounting on the plan or add-on you need.
- Support you can reach when a booking goes wrong at 9pm.
How should you run a trial?
Treat a trial like a rehearsal. Load two or three real properties, connect one channel, and generate one owner statement for a month you already closed by hand, then compare the numbers line by line.
Questions we hear most
What counts as a small property manager?
There's no official cutoff, but the term usually means a manager with somewhere between a handful and a few dozen properties, often for multiple owners, without a dedicated operations team. At that size, the software has to do the work you would otherwise hire someone for.
Which vacation rental software costs the least at 3 properties?
On monthly billing as of October 19, 2026, Guesty Lite is the lowest published price at $9 per listing plus 1% per reservation. OwnerRez comes to $70 a month before premium features, Hospitable Professional to $74, and Lodgify Professional to $119, because its Basic and Starter plans stop at one and two properties. Lodgix covers 3 properties for $79.99/mo.
Does Lodgix handle owner accounting for small managers?
Yes. Owner statements, owner accounting, and the owner portal come with the Property Management add-on, and QuickBooks Sync is a separate add-on.
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